Boots… You Get What You Pay For?
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It is official, I am in love, with a pair of boots. I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of boots for almost two years now. When I say “hunt” I mean I have looked everywhere, just short of taking out a wanted ad in the newspaper. I have been seeking for the perfect boot, a cross between a motorcycle and riding boot.
My last pair of boots where given to me by my sister. they were black, pointy- toed, heeled boots, otherwise known as perfection. I loved those boots and wore them until they gave out. My beloved black boots tore away from the zipper on the side of the leg and that was the death of them. Ever since that terrible day, I have been searching for their replacement.
I live in the Chicago area, where we get winter and snow… lots of snow. So as my search continued, I decided that while my black heeled boots were perfect, perhaps a riding style boot would be more functional. After all, I am all about making the most out of what I purchase. The riding boot does not have a heel, which comes in hand on those icy city streets. A riding boot is also tall enough to cover my legs when the wind is whipping off of Lake Michigan. So as you can see a riding boot seems to be the most functional option. There is also the issue of comfort with a riding boot because it is a flat.
So, as my search continued, I found many boots that were wonderful but just too expensive. The majority of the boots that I found ran over $150.! I found boots that were less expensive but the quality of the boot did not compare to the more expensive ones. So I asked myself, do you really get what you pay for when it comes to boots?
In my opinion, I think the answer to my question is yes. On Saturday, my search for the perfect boots came to an end. I found the perfect boot for me, a cross between a motorcycle boot and riding boot, in beautiful carmel colored leather. The boots were made by Michael Kors.. which means one thing, expensive. I found the boots at my local Marshals. The ran $160. which seemed resonable for boots, since I have been shopping around for boots for the past two years. So I can officially say, that the price was fair, and taking into account that the boots were designer made, I would say that it is more than fair.
Believe it or not, I did not purchase the perfect boots. I left to think about it. I did not want to buy them on impulse. As I thought about it, I know they are the perfect boots for me. I hope to return within the next week to make my boot dream a reality. Like the Nancy Sinatra song says “these boots were made for walking.” and that is just what I am going to do.
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